Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: B. Eveleigh
- Type: Wooden-hulled schooner
- Year Built: 1866
- Builder: Not documented
- Dimensions: Not documented
- Registered Tonnage: Not documented
- Location: Lake Erie
- Official Number: Not documented
- Original Owners: Not documented
- Number of Masts: Not documented
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The B. Eveleigh was a wooden schooner constructed in 1866. Designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes, she was engaged in the coal trade, a common cargo for schooners of her size and era. Specific details regarding her dimensions and builder are not documented in available records.
History
On May 5, 1883, the B. Eveleigh was upbound from Cleveland, Ohio, carrying a cargo of coal. While navigating Lake Erie, she encountered a severe gale and was driven ashore. The vessel sustained damage as a result of the grounding. Details regarding the extent of the damage, salvage operations, or the fate of her crew are not documented in available records.
Significant Incidents
- Grounded on May 5, 1883, during a gale while carrying coal.
Final Disposition
The B. Eveleigh was driven ashore during a gale on Lake Erie and sustained damage. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the B. Eveleigh has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
Resources & Links
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The incident involving the B. Eveleigh highlights the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly those involved in the coal trade. Her grounding on Lake Erie adds to the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in the region, contributing to the rich maritime history of the area. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the B. Eveleigh’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: B. Eveleigh
- Former Names: None recorded
- Official Registry Number: Not documented
- Date Built & Launched: 1866
- Builder: Not documented
- Measurements: Not documented
- Date Lost: May 5, 1883
- Location of Loss: Lake Erie
- Cargo at Time of Loss: Coal
- Final Disposition: Driven ashore in a gale and damaged
- Located By & Date Found: Not documented
- NOTMARs & Advisories: None currently issued(Great Lakes People and Places, Wikipedia, Great Lakes Shipwreck Files, Cleveland Scene, Internet Archive)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner
Description
The B. Eveleigh was a wooden schooner constructed in 1866. Designed for cargo transport across the Great Lakes, she was engaged in the coal trade, a common cargo for schooners of her size and era. Specific details regarding her dimensions and builder are not documented in available records.
History
On May 5, 1883, the B. Eveleigh was upbound from Cleveland, Ohio, carrying a cargo of coal. While navigating Lake Erie, she encountered a severe gale and was driven ashore. The vessel sustained damage as a result of the grounding. Details regarding the extent of the damage, salvage operations, or the fate of her crew are not documented in available records.
Final Disposition
The B. Eveleigh was driven ashore during a gale on Lake Erie and sustained damage. There is no record of salvage operations or attempts to recover the vessel. Her remains were likely left at the wreck site.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, there is no documentation indicating that the wreck of the B. Eveleigh has been located or explored by maritime archaeologists or divers.
NOTMARs & Advisories
No current navigational warnings or advisories are associated with the wreck site of the B. Eveleigh. Given the time elapsed and lack of precise location data, the site does not pose a known hazard to navigation.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The incident involving the B. Eveleigh highlights the challenges faced by maritime vessels on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly those involved in the coal trade. Her grounding on Lake Erie adds to the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in the region, contributing to the rich maritime history of the area. While the exact location of her wreck remains unknown, the B. Eveleigh’s story is a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: B. Eveleigh, Lake Erie shipwreck, 19th-century schooner, coal transport, maritime history
- Categories: Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Maritime Incidents of the 1880s, Coal Transport Vessels
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A type of sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Driven Ashore: When a vessel is forced onto the shore by wind, waves, or current, often leading to wrecking.
- Gale: A strong wind, typically used in maritime contexts to describe wind speeds between 34 and 40 knots (39–46 mph or 63–74 km/h).
Note: Due to the lack of precise location data and the time elapsed since the incident, there is no shore dive information available for the B. Eveleigh.
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